Sara Townes Cheely

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Claude C. Cheely; children, Claudia D. Cheely, Gregory T. Cheely (Cindy), Linda C. Stewart (Roger A.); grandchildren, Madison T. Stewart, Alexander G. Stewart, Michael A. Stewart, G. Hunter Cheely; brother, John M. Townes, III (Meredith).

Sara graduated from John Marshall High School in 1952, and RPI in 1956. She retired from Hermitage Methodist Home as Director of Admissions after 34 years of service, and she was an active member of Ginter Park UMC since 1970. Sara and Claude were active members of the Virginia Ramblers HRRVC.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8pm, on Tuesday, January 21, at the Atlee Chapel of Woody Funeral Home, Route 301 and Shady Grove Rd, Mechanicsville. Memorial services will be held at 2pm, Wednesday, January 22, at Ginter Park United Methodist Church, 1010 W Laburnum Ave, Richmond. Interment at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Condolences at: www.woodyfuneralhomeatlee.com